Entry 1--- Reflection on Previous I Search Experiences (Sunday, April 6)
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
Some previous projects we have worked on include The Presidential Caucus, Beyond Hammurabi, and The Labyrinth Project.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
Looking things up on a computer, encyclopedia, or any other book.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
The Labyrinth project was a success because it was really neat to see how they were made and I learned a lot by researching.
Entry 2 --- Reflection on Webbing Process (Monday, April 7)
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
It helped me become a better researcher and I knew how to find better sources.
Entry 3 --- Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (Monday, April 7)
1. Topic:
The Great Depression in the United States
2. Why you chose it:
I chose it because I was really interested in what happened and how people got through it. We talked about it a little in English class, but I would like to know more.
3. What you already know about your topic:
It was a devastating period of time.
Associated with the stock market crash in 1929 in the United States.
4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (Tuesday, April 8)
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
How did the Great depression affect the U.S.?(FAT Question)**
What event started the Great Depression?
-What day did it happen?
-How did it happen?
Who did the Great Depression affect?
-How did they deal with it/How did they get by?
Did people help/try to fix the problem?
-If so, how? Specifically, what did they do?
Who did it affect most?
-Were other countries affected too?
What happened to the people with jobs?
Was the government helpful during this period of time?
What exactly is a Hooverville?
In what ways did FDR help?
5 - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (Tuesday, April 8)
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
The pre-note-taking sheet helped a lot because it helped me get a variety of ideas of what I will be looking for when researching my topic. The example that Mrs. Goodall gave made it very easy to find a fat question on The Great Depression.
6 - Search Log (Wednesday, April 9)
1. What have I learned today?
Today, I learned a lot more about my topic and answered a good amount of questions.
2. What problems have I had?
I'm worried about not finding the answers to my specific questions. Also, it takes a long time for me to make just one notecard.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I plan on using my time wisely and maybe even make some new questions.
4. What will I do next?
I will continue with my research.
7 - Search Log (Thursday, April 10)
1. What have I learned today?
I learned that there were a lot of people affected by The Great Depression and how they dealt with it.
2. What problems have I had?
So far, I haven't had any problems.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
None
4. What will I do next?
Gather more information on my topic and complete most of my questions.
8 - Search Log (Sunday, April 13)
1. What have I learned today?
I need to learn how to focus more.
2. What problems have I had?
Not using my time wisely at all. I can't find most of the answers to my questions.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
Keep track of time and don't get distracted by people. I should narrow my questions to make it easier.
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
Entry 2 --- Reflection on Webbing Process (Monday, April 7)
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
Entry 3 --- Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (Monday, April 7)
1. Topic:
2. Why you chose it:
3. What you already know about your topic:
4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (Tuesday, April 8)
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
- What event started the Great Depression?
-What day did it happen?-How did it happen?
- Who did the Great Depression affect?
-How did they deal with it/How did they get by?- Did people help/try to fix the problem?
-If so, how? Specifically, what did they do?- Who did it affect most?
-Were other countries affected too?5 - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (Tuesday, April 8)
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
6 - Search Log (Wednesday, April 9)
1. What have I learned today?
2. What problems have I had?
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next?
7 - Search Log (Thursday, April 10)
1. What have I learned today?
- I learned that there were a lot of people affected by The Great Depression and how they dealt with it.
2. What problems have I had?- So far, I haven't had any problems.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?- None
4. What will I do next?8 - Search Log (Sunday, April 13)
1. What have I learned today?
- I need to learn how to focus more.
2. What problems have I had?- Not using my time wisely at all. I can't find most of the answers to my questions.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?- Keep track of time and don't get distracted by people. I should narrow my questions to make it easier.
4. What will I do next?